Rumania Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Obstruction Category |
foul ground |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Rumania Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 42.648 N,1 32.144 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.710800
- Longitude: 1.535733
|
| Water Depth |
1 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
RUMANIA |
|
Type
|
tug
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Tonnage |
592 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Feb 11, 1956
|
| Original Detection Year |
1956 |
| Last Detection Year |
2024 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Oct 1, 2024 |
Surveying Details
H1570/56 10.3.56 AGROUND 058 DEG, 1.98 MILES FROM LONG SAND BN. MASTS AND FUNNEL SHOW. INS AS DW (MAST & FUNNEL). - NM 606/56. H1570/56 28.4.59 WHEELHOUSE, STERNHEAD AND MASTS VISIBLE AT HALF FLOOD. APPROX 3FT 6INS. (HMS VIDAL). 17.2.56 WATER OVER MAIN DECK AT CENTRE LINE AT LOW WATER. HAS 5 DEG LIST TO PORT. (LL 16.2.56). H2847/67 27.2.68 FUNNEL NO LONGER SHOWS. SCOUR AROUND WK. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 28.6.67). DELETE '& FUNNEL' FROM LEGEND. 9.5.68 AMEND TO DW (MASTS). BR STD. H42132/70 11.4.79 LOCATED 5.10.78 IN 514237N, 013215E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SINGLE MAST DRIES 3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. HEIGHT ARRIVED AT BY OBSERVING WHEN TOP OF MAST AWASH. (SOISS, HI 60D/78). AMEND TO DW MAST, DRIES 3MTRS. BR STD. HH090/481/01 26.11.90 OBSERVED IN CHARTED POSN. MAST STILL CLEARLY VISIBLE DRYING 3MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 481). HH232/540/03 14.12.92 MAST STILL SHOWS. (J BRIGGS, 5.10.92). HH090/995/01 15.1.03 LOCATED IN VICINITY BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. NOT SEEN ON DCS3 OR E/S. INSPECTED VISUALLY AT LW. NO EVIDENCE OF A MAST WITH DRYING HEIGHT. FULLY SURVEYED. AMEND TO FOUL IN LISTED POSN. (NP 1016, HI 995). - NM 1118/03. RSDRA2024000221638 19.08.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY 2024. (HI 1803, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY). AMEND DEAD.
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51 42.648 N,1 32.144 E
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FAQ
Where is the RUMANIA wreck located?
The RUMANIA wreck is located at coordinates 51 42.648 N,1 32.144 E.
How deep is the seabed around the RUMANIA?
The seabed around the RUMANIA lies at approximately 1 meter deep.
When did the RUMANIA sink?
The RUMANIA sank on Feb 11, 1956.
When was the wreck of the RUMANIA discovered?
The wreck of the RUMANIA was discovered in 1956.
What country did the RUMANIA belong to?
The RUMANIA belonged to GB.
What was the tonnage of the RUMANIA?
The RUMANIA had a tonnage of 592 tons.
What type of wreck is the RUMANIA?
The RUMANIA is classified as a tug.